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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 695.49 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 695.49 and 189.84 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 695.49 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/695.49 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 695.49 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 132,033.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,033.72/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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