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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.89, 725.71 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.89, 725.71 and 159.45 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.89 : 725.71 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.89/725.71 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.89x = 725.71 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.89x = 115,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,714.46/483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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