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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.65, 726.78 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.65, 726.78 and 176.43 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.65 : 726.78 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.65/726.78 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.65x = 726.78 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.65x = 128,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,225.80/484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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