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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.43, 695.19 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.43, 695.19 and 203.51 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.43 : 695.19 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.43/695.19 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.43x = 695.19 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.43x = 141,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,478.12/463.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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