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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 724.51 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 724.51 and 174.91 is: 262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 724.51 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/724.51 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 724.51 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 126,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,719.98/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.41

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