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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.09, 724.67 and 174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.09, 724.67 and 174.91 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.09 : 724.67 = 174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.09/724.67 = 174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.09x = 724.67 × 174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.09x = 126,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,752.03/483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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