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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.56, 696.08 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.56, 696.08 and 204.18 is: 305.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.56 : 696.08 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.56/696.08 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.56x = 696.08 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.56x = 142,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,125.61/464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.94

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