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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.69, 723.94 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.69, 723.94 and 235.64 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.69 : 723.94 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.69/723.94 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.69x = 723.94 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.69x = 170,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,589.54/482.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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