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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.89, 698.97 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.89, 698.97 and 205.92 is: 308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.89 : 698.97 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.89/698.97 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.89x = 698.97 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.89x = 143,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,931.90/465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.94

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