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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.97, 724.46 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.97, 724.46 and 174.83 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.97 : 724.46 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.97/724.46 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.97x = 724.46 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.97x = 126,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,653.72/482.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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