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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 695.51 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 695.51 and 203.70 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 695.51 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/695.51 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 695.51 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 141,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,675.39/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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