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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.54, 726.86 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.54, 726.86 and 176.43 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.54 : 726.86 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.54/726.86 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.54x = 726.86 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.54x = 128,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,235.39/484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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