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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.60, 725.37 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.60, 725.37 and 154.53 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.60 : 725.37 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.60/725.37 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.60x = 725.37 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.60x = 112,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,091.43/483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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