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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.82, 697.46 and 204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.82, 697.46 and 204.79 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.82 : 697.46 = 204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.82/697.46 = 204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.82x = 697.46 × 204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.82x = 142,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,832.53/464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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