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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.49, 707.27 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.49, 707.27 and 182.92 is: 274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.49 : 707.27 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.49/707.27 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.49x = 707.27 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.49x = 129,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,372.91/471.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.39

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