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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 708.29 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 708.29 and 183.63 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 708.29 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/708.29 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 708.29 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 130,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,062.37/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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