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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.59, 698.72 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.59, 698.72 and 191.70 is: 287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.59 : 698.72 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.59/698.72 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.59x = 698.72 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.59x = 133,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,944.62/465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.69

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