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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.55, 695.48 and 189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.55, 695.48 and 189.71 is: 284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.55 : 695.48 = 189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.55/695.48 = 189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.55x = 695.48 × 189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.55x = 131,941.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,941.72/463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.64

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