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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.89, 695.97 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.89, 695.97 and 203.88 is: 305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.89 : 695.97 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.89/695.97 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.89x = 695.97 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.89x = 141,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,894.36/463.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.88

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