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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.57, 696.68 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.57, 696.68 and 204.39 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.57 : 696.68 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.57/696.68 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.57x = 696.68 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.57x = 142,394.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,394.43/464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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