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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.50, 694.98 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.50, 694.98 and 203.49 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.50 : 694.98 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.50/694.98 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.50x = 694.98 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.50x = 141,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,421.48/463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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