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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.28, 726.44 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.28, 726.44 and 176.13 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.28 : 726.44 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.28/726.44 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.28x = 726.44 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.28x = 127,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,947.00/484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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