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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 694.89 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 694.89 and 189.62 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 694.89 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/694.89 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 694.89 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 131,765.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,765.04/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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