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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 696.74 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 696.74 and 190.82 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 696.74 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/696.74 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 696.74 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 132,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,951.93/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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