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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.46, 726.35 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.46, 726.35 and 191.75 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.46 : 726.35 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.46/726.35 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.46x = 726.35 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.46x = 139,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,273.02/484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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