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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.45, 726.75 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.45, 726.75 and 176.24 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.45 : 726.75 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.45/726.75 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.45x = 726.75 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.45x = 128,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,084.24/484.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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