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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 696.72 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 696.72 and 208 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 696.72 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/696.72 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 696.72 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 144,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,917.76/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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