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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.97, 694.59 and 203.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.97, 694.59 and 203.05 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.97 : 694.59 = 203.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.97/694.59 = 203.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.97x = 694.59 × 203.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.97x = 141,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,036.50/462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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