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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.57, 725.39 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.57, 725.39 and 175.30 is: 262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.57 : 725.39 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.57/725.39 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.57x = 725.39 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.57x = 127,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,158.83/483.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.96

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