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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.70, 726.87 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.70, 726.87 and 176.48 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.70 : 726.87 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.70/726.87 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.70x = 726.87 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.70x = 128,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,273.50/484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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