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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.57, 696.24 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.57, 696.24 and 190.34 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.57 : 696.24 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.57/696.24 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.57x = 696.24 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.57x = 132,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,522.32/464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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