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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.97, 697.62 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.97, 697.62 and 191.22 is: 286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.97 : 697.62 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.97/697.62 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.97x = 697.62 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.97x = 133,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,398.90/464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.90

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