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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.67, 725.55 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.67, 725.55 and 175.42 is: 263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.67 : 725.55 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.67/725.55 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.67x = 725.55 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.67x = 127,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,275.98/483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.15

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