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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.09, 697.79 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.09, 697.79 and 191.04 is: 286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.09 : 697.79 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.09/697.79 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.09x = 697.79 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.09x = 133,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,301.36/465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.62

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