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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.44, 697.02 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.44, 697.02 and 208.12 is: 312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.44 : 697.02 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.44/697.02 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.44x = 697.02 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.44x = 145,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,063.80/464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.34

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