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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.91, 697.50 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.91, 697.50 and 191.01 is: 286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.91 : 697.50 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.91/697.50 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.91x = 697.50 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.91x = 133,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,229.48/464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.57

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