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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.49, 726.98 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.49, 726.98 and 176.42 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.49 : 726.98 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.49/726.98 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.49x = 726.98 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.49x = 128,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,254.75/484.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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