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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 690.60 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 690.60 and 203.84 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 690.60 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/690.60 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 690.60 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 140,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,771.90/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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