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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.05, 707.94 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.05, 707.94 and 183.42 is: 275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.05 : 707.94 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.05/707.94 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.05x = 707.94 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.05x = 129,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,850.35/472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.08

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