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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.77, 722.43 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.77, 722.43 and 189.36 is: 283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.77 : 722.43 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.77/722.43 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.77x = 722.43 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.77x = 136,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,799.34/481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.95

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