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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.96, 697.32 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.96, 697.32 and 204.96 is: 307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.96 : 697.32 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.96/697.32 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.96x = 697.32 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.96x = 142,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,922.71/464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.39

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