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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 695.39 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 695.39 and 189.68 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 695.39 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/695.39 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 695.39 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 131,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,897.15/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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