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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.33, 726.42 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.33, 726.42 and 176.33 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.33 : 726.42 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.33/726.42 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.33x = 726.42 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.33x = 128,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,087.04/484.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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