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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.38, 707.10 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.38, 707.10 and 182.84 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.38 : 707.10 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.38/707.10 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.38x = 707.10 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.38x = 129,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,286.16/471.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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