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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 726.18 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 726.18 and 175.91 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 726.18 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/726.18 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 726.18 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 127,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,744.58/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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