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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.64, 695.75 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.64, 695.75 and 203.78 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.64 : 695.75 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.64/695.75 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.64x = 695.75 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.64x = 141,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,775.44/463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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