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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.64, 705.56 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.64, 705.56 and 182.28 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.64 : 705.56 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.64/705.56 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.64x = 705.56 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.64x = 128,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,608.57/470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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