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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.18, 694.97 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.18, 694.97 and 189.47 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.18 : 694.97 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.18/694.97 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.18x = 694.97 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.18x = 131,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,672.49/463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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