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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 696.46 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 696.46 and 204.54 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 696.46 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/696.46 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 696.46 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 142,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,451.19/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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