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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.83, 725.80 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.83, 725.80 and 175.64 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.83 : 725.80 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.83/725.80 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.83x = 725.80 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.83x = 127,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,475.88/483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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