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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.31, 708.47 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.31, 708.47 and 183.82 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.31 : 708.47 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.31/708.47 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.31x = 708.47 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.31x = 130,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,230.96/472.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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