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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 708.28 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 708.28 and 183.69 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 708.28 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/708.28 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 708.28 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 130,103.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,103.49/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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