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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.10, 724.61 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.10, 724.61 and 174.89 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.10 : 724.61 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.10/724.61 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.10x = 724.61 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.10x = 126,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,729.29/483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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