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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.43, 726.64 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.43, 726.64 and 176.33 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.43 : 726.64 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.43/726.64 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.43x = 726.64 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.43x = 128,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,129.81/484.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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