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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.60, 696.65 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.60, 696.65 and 190.38 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.60 : 696.65 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.60/696.65 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.60x = 696.65 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.60x = 132,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,629.89/464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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