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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.93, 724.07 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.93, 724.07 and 190.45 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.93 : 724.07 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.93/724.07 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.93x = 724.07 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.93x = 137,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,900.51/482.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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