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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.33, 697.53 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.33, 697.53 and 205.47 is: 308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.33 : 697.53 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.33/697.53 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.33x = 697.53 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.33x = 143,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,321.49/465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.00

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