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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.68, 693.48 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.68, 693.48 and 202.46 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.68 : 693.48 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.68/693.48 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.68x = 693.48 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.68x = 140,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,401.96/462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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