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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 695.75 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 695.75 and 186.32 is: 279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 695.75 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/695.75 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 695.75 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 129,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,628.20/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.47

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