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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.58, 694.77 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.58, 694.77 and 189.35 is: 283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.58 : 694.77 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.58/694.77 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.58x = 694.77 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.58x = 131,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,554.70/463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.78

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