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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.48, 696.49 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.48, 696.49 and 190.50 is: 285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.48 : 696.49 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.48/696.49 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.48x = 696.49 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.48x = 132,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,681.58/464.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.65

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