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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.77, 726 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.77, 726 and 191.28 is: 287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.77 : 726 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.77/726 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.77x = 726 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.77x = 138,869.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,869.28/483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.05

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