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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 709 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 709 and 183.84 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 709 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/709 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 709 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 130,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,342.56/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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