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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.78, 707.34 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.78, 707.34 and 183.15 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.78 : 707.34 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.78/707.34 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.78x = 707.34 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.78x = 129,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,549.32/471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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