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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 725.88 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 725.88 and 175.83 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 725.88 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/725.88 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 725.88 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 127,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,631.48/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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