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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.41, 725.26 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.41, 725.26 and 175.41 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.41 : 725.26 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.41/725.26 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.41x = 725.26 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.41x = 127,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,214.23/483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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