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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472, 708.18 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472, 708.18 and 183.46 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 708.18 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/708.18 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 708.18 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 129,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,922.70/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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