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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.47, 693.16 and 202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.47, 693.16 and 202.69 is: 303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.47 : 693.16 = 202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.47/693.16 = 202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.47x = 693.16 × 202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.47x = 140,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,496.60/462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.80

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