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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 696.67 and 204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 696.67 and 204.47 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 696.67 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/696.67 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 696.67 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 142,448.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,448.11/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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