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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.53, 698.34 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.53, 698.34 and 191.64 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.53 : 698.34 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.53/698.34 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.53x = 698.34 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.53x = 133,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,829.88/465.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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