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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 695.46 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 695.46 and 199.80 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 695.46 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/695.46 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 695.46 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 138,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,952.91/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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