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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.82, 707.94 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.82, 707.94 and 183.28 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.82 : 707.94 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.82/707.94 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.82x = 707.94 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.82x = 129,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,751.24/471.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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