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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.46, 723.63 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.46, 723.63 and 174.33 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.46 : 723.63 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.46/723.63 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.46x = 723.63 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.46x = 126,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,150.42/482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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