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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.54, 701.60 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.54, 701.60 and 207.54 is: 311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.54 : 701.60 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.54/701.60 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.54x = 701.60 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.54x = 145,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,610.06/467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.44

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