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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 698.28 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 698.28 and 191.60 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 698.28 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/698.28 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 698.28 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 133,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,790.45/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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