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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.48, 724.59 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.48, 724.59 and 194.58 is: 291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.48 : 724.59 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.48/724.59 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.48x = 724.59 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.48x = 140,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,990.72/483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.62

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