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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.85, 695.89 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.85, 695.89 and 203.87 is: 305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.85 : 695.89 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.85/695.89 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.85x = 695.89 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.85x = 141,873.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,873.09/463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.86

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