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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.64, 694.78 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.64, 694.78 and 203.42 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.64 : 694.78 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.64/694.78 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.64x = 694.78 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.64x = 141,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,332.15/463.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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