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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.51, 696.76 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.51, 696.76 and 190.62 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.51 : 696.76 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.51/696.76 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.51x = 696.76 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.51x = 132,815.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,815.91/464.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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