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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.65, 723.83 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.65, 723.83 and 190.09 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.65 : 723.83 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.65/723.83 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.65x = 723.83 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.65x = 137,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,588.73/482.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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