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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.58, 695.31 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.58, 695.31 and 203.48 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.58 : 695.31 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.58/695.31 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.58x = 695.31 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.58x = 141,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,481.68/463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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