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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 700.49 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 700.49 and 203.48 is: 305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 700.49 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/700.49 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 700.49 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 142,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,532.71/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.24

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