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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.57, 698.33 and 191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.57, 698.33 and 191.47 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.57 : 698.33 = 191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.57/698.33 = 191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.57x = 698.33 × 191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.57x = 133,709.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,709.25/465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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