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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.45, 708.71 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.45, 708.71 and 183.88 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.45 : 708.71 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.45/708.71 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.45x = 708.71 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.45x = 130,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,317.59/472.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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