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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.79, 695.69 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.79, 695.69 and 189.91 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.79 : 695.69 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.79/695.69 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.79x = 695.69 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.79x = 132,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,118.49/463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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