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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.99, 697.59 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.99, 697.59 and 205.07 is: 307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.99 : 697.59 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.99/697.59 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.99x = 697.59 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.99x = 143,051.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,051.87/464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.64

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