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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.32, 725.04 and 175.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.32, 725.04 and 175.31 is: 262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.32 : 725.04 = 175.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.32/725.04 = 175.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.32x = 725.04 × 175.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.32x = 127,109.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,109.69/483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.99

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