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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.68, 689.64 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.68, 689.64 and 203.12 is: 304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.68 : 689.64 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.68/689.64 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.68x = 689.64 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.68x = 140,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,079.68/459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.73

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