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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 696.94 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 696.94 and 208.04 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 696.94 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/696.94 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 696.94 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 144,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,991.40/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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