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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.29, 699.67 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.29, 699.67 and 206.47 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.29 : 699.67 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.29/699.67 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.29x = 699.67 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.29x = 144,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,459.14/466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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