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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.65, 698.46 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.65, 698.46 and 191.66 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.65 : 698.46 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.65/698.46 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.65x = 698.46 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.65x = 133,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,866.84/465.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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