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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.76, 726.54 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.76, 726.54 and 176.36 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.76 : 726.54 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.76/726.54 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.76x = 726.54 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.76x = 128,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,132.59/484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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