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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.81, 723.98 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.81, 723.98 and 174.62 is: 261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.81 : 723.98 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.81/723.98 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.81x = 723.98 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.81x = 126,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,417.22/482.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.84

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