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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 689.48 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 689.48 and 203.04 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 689.48 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/689.48 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 689.48 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 139,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,992.02/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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