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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483, 724.54 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483, 724.54 and 190.48 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 724.54 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/724.54 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 724.54 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 138,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,010.38/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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