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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.09, 723.13 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.09, 723.13 and 116.88 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.09 : 723.13 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.09/723.13 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.09x = 723.13 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.09x = 84,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,519.14/482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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