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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.64, 726.73 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.64, 726.73 and 176.28 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.64 : 726.73 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.64/726.73 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.64x = 726.73 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.64x = 128,107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,107.96/484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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