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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.91, 726.22 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.91, 726.22 and 175.79 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.91 : 726.22 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.91/726.22 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.91x = 726.22 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.91x = 127,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,659.67/483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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