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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 695.07 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 695.07 and 203.33 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 695.07 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/695.07 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 695.07 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 141,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,325.11/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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