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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.57, 694.74 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.57, 694.74 and 189.34 is: 283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.57 : 694.74 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.57/694.74 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.57x = 694.74 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.57x = 131,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,542.07/463.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.76

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