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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.69, 698.04 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.69, 698.04 and 191.67 is: 287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.69 : 698.04 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.69/698.04 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.69x = 698.04 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.69x = 133,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,793.33/465.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.30

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