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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.56, 689.66 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.56, 689.66 and 203.08 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.56 : 689.66 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.56/689.66 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.56x = 689.66 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.56x = 140,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,056.15/459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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