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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 697.76 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 697.76 and 191.76 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 697.76 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/697.76 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 697.76 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 133,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,802.46/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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