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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.89, 707.57 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.89, 707.57 and 182.99 is: 274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.89 : 707.57 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.89/707.57 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.89x = 707.57 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.89x = 129,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,477.32/471.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.38

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