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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 726.27 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 726.27 and 176.02 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 726.27 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/726.27 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 726.27 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 127,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,839.65/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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