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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.57, 696.83 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.57, 696.83 and 190.47 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.57 : 696.83 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.57/696.83 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.57x = 696.83 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.57x = 132,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,725.21/464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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