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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.29, 694.71 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.29, 694.71 and 189.33 is: 283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.29 : 694.71 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.29/694.71 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.29x = 694.71 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.29x = 131,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,529.44/463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.90

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