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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 727.33 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 727.33 and 176.63 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 727.33 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/727.33 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 727.33 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 128,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,469.43/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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