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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.53, 696.57 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.53, 696.57 and 190.42 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.53 : 696.57 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.53/696.57 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.53x = 696.57 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.53x = 132,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,640.86/464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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