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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.07, 707.97 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.07, 707.97 and 183.44 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.07 : 707.97 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.07/707.97 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.07x = 707.97 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.07x = 129,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,870.02/472.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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