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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.75, 707.62 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.75, 707.62 and 183.39 is: 275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.75 : 707.62 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.75/707.62 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.75x = 707.62 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.75x = 129,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,770.43/471.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.08

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