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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 725.33 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 725.33 and 175.34 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 725.33 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/725.33 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 725.33 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 127,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,180.74/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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