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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.66, 707.46 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.66, 707.46 and 183 is: 274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.66 : 707.46 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.66/707.46 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.66x = 707.46 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.66x = 129,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,465.18/471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.49

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