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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.04, 724.56 and 117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.04, 724.56 and 117.83 is: 176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.04 : 724.56 = 117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.04/724.56 = 117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.04x = 724.56 × 117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.04x = 85,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,374.90/483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.75

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