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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.29, 724.94 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.29, 724.94 and 118.08 is: 177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.29 : 724.94 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.29/724.94 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.29x = 724.94 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.29x = 85,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,600.92/483.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.12

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