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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.96, 698.70 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.96, 698.70 and 205.67 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.96 : 698.70 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.96/698.70 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.96x = 698.70 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.96x = 143,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,698.14/465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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