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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 690.37 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 690.37 and 203.81 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 690.37 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/690.37 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 690.37 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 140,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,700.35/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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