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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463, 694.80 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463, 694.80 and 206.50 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463 : 694.80 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463/694.80 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463x = 694.80 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463x = 143,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,476.20/463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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