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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.64, 727.02 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.64, 727.02 and 176.45 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.64 : 727.02 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.64/727.02 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.64x = 727.02 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.64x = 128,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,282.68/484.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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