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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.76, 698.06 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.76, 698.06 and 205.48 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.76 : 698.06 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.76/698.06 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.76x = 698.06 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.76x = 143,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,436.14/465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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