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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.93, 724.47 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.93, 724.47 and 174.97 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.93 : 724.47 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.93/724.47 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.93x = 724.47 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.93x = 126,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,760.52/482.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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