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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.75, 695.46 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.75, 695.46 and 203.68 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.75 : 695.46 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.75/695.46 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.75x = 695.46 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.75x = 141,649.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,649.55/463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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