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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.93, 697.58 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.93, 697.58 and 208.25 is: 312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.93 : 697.58 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.93/697.58 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.93x = 697.58 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.93x = 145,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,271.04/464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.46

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