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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 696.96 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 696.96 and 190.48 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 696.96 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/696.96 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 696.96 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 132,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,756.94/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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