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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 706.72 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 706.72 and 182.36 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 706.72 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/706.72 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 706.72 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 128,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,877.46/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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