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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.40, 724.68 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.40, 724.68 and 194.64 is: 291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.40 : 724.68 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.40/724.68 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.40x = 724.68 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.40x = 141,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,051.72/483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.79

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