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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.76, 724.19 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.76, 724.19 and 174.79 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.76 : 724.19 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.76/724.19 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.76x = 724.19 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.76x = 126,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,581.17/482.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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