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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 726.39 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 726.39 and 159.71 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 726.39 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/726.39 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 726.39 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 116,008.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,008.11/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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