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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.96, 697.65 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.96, 697.65 and 191.12 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.96 : 697.65 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.96/697.65 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.96x = 697.65 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.96x = 133,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,330.66/464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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