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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 699.58 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 699.58 and 206.85 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 699.58 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/699.58 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 699.58 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 144,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,708.12/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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