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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.18, 694.41 and 206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.18, 694.41 and 206.86 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.18 : 694.41 = 206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.18/694.41 = 206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.18x = 694.41 × 206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.18x = 143,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,645.65/463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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