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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 696.55 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 696.55 and 190.39 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 696.55 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/696.55 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 696.55 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 132,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,613.94/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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