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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 695.30 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 695.30 and 203.27 is: 304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 695.30 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/695.30 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 695.30 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 141,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,332.25/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.99

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