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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 695.10 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 695.10 and 185.94 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 695.10 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/695.10 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 695.10 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 129,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,246.89/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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