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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 694.79 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 694.79 and 189.27 is: 283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 694.79 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/694.79 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 694.79 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 131,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,501.96/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.77

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