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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.85, 700.31 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.85, 700.31 and 206.73 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.85 : 700.31 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.85/700.31 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.85x = 700.31 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.85x = 144,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,775.60/466.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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