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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.19, 724.33 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.19, 724.33 and 174.97 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.19 : 724.33 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.19/724.33 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.19x = 724.33 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.19x = 126,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,736.02/483.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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