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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.26, 697.87 and 205.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.26, 697.87 and 205.09 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.26 : 697.87 = 205.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.26/697.87 = 205.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.26x = 697.87 × 205.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.26x = 143,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,123.90/465.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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