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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.84, 698.78 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.84, 698.78 and 191.89 is: 287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.84 : 698.78 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.84/698.78 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.84x = 698.78 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.84x = 134,088.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,088.89/465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.84

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