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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.02, 694.58 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.02, 694.58 and 189.24 is: 283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.02 : 694.58 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.02/694.58 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.02x = 694.58 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.02x = 131,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,438.77/463.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.88

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