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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.95, 723.93 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.95, 723.93 and 190.34 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.95 : 723.93 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.95/723.93 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.95x = 723.93 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.95x = 137,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,789.93/482.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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