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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 696.76 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 696.76 and 208 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 696.76 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/696.76 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 696.76 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 144,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,926.08/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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