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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.49, 723.67 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.49, 723.67 and 174.29 is: 261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.49 : 723.67 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.49/723.67 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.49x = 723.67 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.49x = 126,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,128.44/482.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.41

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