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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.67, 698.51 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.67, 698.51 and 191.79 is: 287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.67 : 698.51 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.67/698.51 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.67x = 698.51 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.67x = 133,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,967.23/465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.69

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