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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.41, 696.65 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.41, 696.65 and 190.31 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.41 : 696.65 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.41/696.65 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.41x = 696.65 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.41x = 132,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,580.25/464.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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