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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.59, 723.97 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.59, 723.97 and 194.05 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.59 : 723.97 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.59/723.97 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.59x = 723.97 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.59x = 140,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,486.38/482.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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