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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.94, 725.72 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.94, 725.72 and 175.70 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.94 : 725.72 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.94/725.72 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.94x = 725.72 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.94x = 127,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,509.00/483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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