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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.94, 725.70 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.94, 725.70 and 154.78 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.94 : 725.70 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.94/725.70 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.94x = 725.70 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.94x = 112,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,323.85/483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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