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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.83, 726.48 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.83, 726.48 and 176.49 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.83 : 726.48 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.83/726.48 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.83x = 726.48 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.83x = 128,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,216.46/484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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