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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.57, 693.81 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.57, 693.81 and 202.44 is: 303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.57 : 693.81 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.57/693.81 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.57x = 693.81 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.57x = 140,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,454.90/462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.64

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