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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 696.39 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 696.39 and 190.62 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 696.39 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/696.39 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 696.39 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 132,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,745.86/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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