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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.53, 693.98 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.53, 693.98 and 202.58 is: 303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.53 : 693.98 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.53/693.98 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.53x = 693.98 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.53x = 140,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,581.99/462.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.94

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