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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.81, 697.41 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.81, 697.41 and 204.68 is: 307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.81 : 697.41 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.81/697.41 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.81x = 697.41 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.81x = 142,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,742.39/464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.10

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