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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.50, 695.49 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.50, 695.49 and 203.68 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.50 : 695.49 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.50/695.49 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.50x = 695.49 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.50x = 141,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,660.61/463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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