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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.98, 697.51 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.98, 697.51 and 191.13 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.98 : 697.51 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.98/697.51 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.98x = 697.51 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.98x = 133,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,315.09/464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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