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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.55, 694.79 and 203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.55, 694.79 and 203.17 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.55 : 694.79 = 203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.55/694.79 = 203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.55x = 694.79 × 203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.55x = 141,159.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,159.26/463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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