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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 696.57 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 696.57 and 190.45 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 696.57 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/696.57 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 696.57 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 132,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,661.76/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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