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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 695.11 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 695.11 and 189.61 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 695.11 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/695.11 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 695.11 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 131,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,797.95/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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