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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.42, 708.60 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.42, 708.60 and 183.64 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.42 : 708.60 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.42/708.60 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.42x = 708.60 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.42x = 130,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,127.30/472.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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