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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.17, 693.05 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.17, 693.05 and 202.02 is: 302.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.17 : 693.05 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.17/693.05 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.17x = 693.05 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.17x = 140,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,008.95/462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.94

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