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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.53, 695.02 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.53, 695.02 and 189.48 is: 284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.53 : 695.02 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.53/695.02 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.53x = 695.02 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.53x = 131,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,692.39/463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.11

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