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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 695.63 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 695.63 and 189.79 is: 284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 695.63 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/695.63 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 695.63 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 132,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,023.62/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.61

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