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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.09, 694.63 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.09, 694.63 and 199.43 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.09 : 694.63 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.09/694.63 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.09x = 694.63 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.09x = 138,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,532.05/463.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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