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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.79, 694.21 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.79, 694.21 and 189.01 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.79 : 694.21 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.79/694.21 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.79x = 694.21 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.79x = 131,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,209.16/462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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