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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.91, 725.79 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.91, 725.79 and 159.28 is: 238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.91 : 725.79 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.91/725.79 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.91x = 725.79 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.91x = 115,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,600.20/483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.89

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