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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.18, 695.31 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.18, 695.31 and 189.48 is: 284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.18 : 695.31 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.18/695.31 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.18x = 695.31 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.18x = 131,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,747.34/463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.44

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