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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463, 694.66 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463, 694.66 and 189.04 is: 283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463 : 694.66 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463/694.66 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463x = 694.66 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463x = 131,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,318.53/463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.63

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