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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.79, 697.16 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.79, 697.16 and 204.83 is: 307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.79 : 697.16 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.79/697.16 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.79x = 697.16 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.79x = 142,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,797.77/464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.23

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