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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.48, 723.09 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.48, 723.09 and 193.58 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.48 : 723.09 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.48/723.09 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.48x = 723.09 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.48x = 139,975.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,975.76/482.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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