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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 724.83 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 724.83 and 175.14 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 724.83 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/724.83 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 724.83 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 126,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,946.73/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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