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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 725.57 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 725.57 and 154.64 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 725.57 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/725.57 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 725.57 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 112,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,201.37/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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