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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.99, 725.55 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.99, 725.55 and 175.62 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.99 : 725.55 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.99/725.55 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.99x = 725.55 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.99x = 127,421.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,421.09/483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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