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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.80, 697.56 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.80, 697.56 and 191.08 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.80 : 697.56 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.80/697.56 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.80x = 697.56 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.80x = 133,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,289.76/464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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