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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.75, 694.05 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.75, 694.05 and 202.70 is: 304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.75 : 694.05 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.75/694.05 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.75x = 694.05 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.75x = 140,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,684.91/462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.02

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