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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.27, 706.60 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.27, 706.60 and 182.64 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.27 : 706.60 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.27/706.60 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.27x = 706.60 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.27x = 129,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,053.42/471.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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