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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.41, 726.70 and 176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.41, 726.70 and 176.30 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.41 : 726.70 = 176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.41/726.70 = 176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.41x = 726.70 × 176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.41x = 128,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,117.21/484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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