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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.60, 726.86 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.60, 726.86 and 176.39 is: 264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.60 : 726.86 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.60/726.86 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.60x = 726.86 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.60x = 128,213.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,213.09/484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.58

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