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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.33, 726 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.33, 726 and 191.71 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.33 : 726 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.33/726 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.33x = 726 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.33x = 139,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,181.46/484.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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