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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.40, 726.17 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.40, 726.17 and 176.19 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.40 : 726.17 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.40/726.17 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.40x = 726.17 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.40x = 127,943.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,943.01/484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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