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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 694.71 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 694.71 and 189.36 is: 283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 694.71 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/694.71 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 694.71 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 131,550.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,550.29/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.92

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