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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.23, 724.68 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.23, 724.68 and 175.03 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.23 : 724.68 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.23/724.68 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.23x = 724.68 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.23x = 126,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,838.93/483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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