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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.03, 724.61 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.03, 724.61 and 174.83 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.03 : 724.61 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.03/724.61 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.03x = 724.61 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.03x = 126,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,680.38/483.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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