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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.44, 707.46 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.44, 707.46 and 182.88 is: 274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.44 : 707.46 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.44/707.46 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.44x = 707.46 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.44x = 129,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,380.28/471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.44

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