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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.46, 707.37 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.46, 707.37 and 182.92 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.46 : 707.37 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.46/707.37 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.46x = 707.37 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.46x = 129,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,392.12/471.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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