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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.79, 723.94 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.79, 723.94 and 190.08 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.79 : 723.94 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.79/723.94 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.79x = 723.94 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.79x = 137,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,606.52/482.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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