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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.59, 696.94 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.59, 696.94 and 204.48 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.59 : 696.94 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.59/696.94 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.59x = 696.94 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.59x = 142,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,509.78/464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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