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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.94, 694.42 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.94, 694.42 and 206.44 is: 309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.94 : 694.42 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.94/694.42 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.94x = 694.42 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.94x = 143,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,353.81/462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.66

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