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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.32, 723.18 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.32, 723.18 and 189.64 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.32 : 723.18 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.32/723.18 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.32x = 723.18 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.32x = 137,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,143.86/482.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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