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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 697.64 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 697.64 and 191.21 is: 286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 697.64 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/697.64 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 697.64 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 133,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,391.30/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.91

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