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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 727.08 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 727.08 and 176.64 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 727.08 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/727.08 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 727.08 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 128,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,431.41/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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