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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 724.64 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 724.64 and 190.62 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 724.64 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/724.64 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 724.64 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 138,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,129.92/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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