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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 694.80 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 694.80 and 189.42 is: 284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 694.80 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/694.80 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 694.80 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 131,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,609.02/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.00

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