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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.75, 727.13 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.75, 727.13 and 176.41 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.75 : 727.13 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.75/727.13 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.75x = 727.13 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.75x = 128,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,274.35/484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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