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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 695.53 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 695.53 and 189.58 is: 284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 695.53 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/695.53 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 695.53 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 131,857.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,857.31/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.37

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