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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 694.03 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 694.03 and 120.69 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 694.03 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/694.03 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 694.03 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 83,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,762.48/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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