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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.60, 725.28 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.60, 725.28 and 175.44 is: 263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.60 : 725.28 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.60/725.28 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.60x = 725.28 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.60x = 127,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,243.12/483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.12

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