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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.77, 725.42 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.77, 725.42 and 175.54 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.77 : 725.42 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.77/725.42 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.77x = 725.42 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.77x = 127,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,336.60/483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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