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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 697.76 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 697.76 and 208.50 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 697.76 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/697.76 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 697.76 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 145,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,482.96/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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