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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.37, 695.04 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.37, 695.04 and 189.39 is: 284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.37 : 695.04 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.37/695.04 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.37x = 695.04 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.37x = 131,636.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,636.23/463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.09

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