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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.46, 728.13 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.46, 728.13 and 177.33 is: 265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.46 : 728.13 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.46/728.13 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.46x = 728.13 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.46x = 129,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,119.29/485.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.97

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