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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.89, 706.67 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.89, 706.67 and 182.32 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.89 : 706.67 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.89/706.67 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.89x = 706.67 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.89x = 128,840.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,840.07/470.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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