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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.58, 726.90 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.58, 726.90 and 176.46 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.58 : 726.90 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.58/726.90 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.58x = 726.90 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.58x = 128,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,268.77/484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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