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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 698.45 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 698.45 and 191.81 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 698.45 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/698.45 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 698.45 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 133,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,969.69/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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