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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 694.77 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 694.77 and 189.42 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 694.77 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/694.77 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 694.77 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 131,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,603.33/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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