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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 694.61 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 694.61 and 189.40 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 694.61 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/694.61 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 694.61 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 131,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,559.13/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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