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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.05, 695.49 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.05, 695.49 and 203.74 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.05 : 695.49 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.05/695.49 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.05x = 695.49 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.05x = 141,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,699.13/464.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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