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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.77, 709.34 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.77, 709.34 and 184.23 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.77 : 709.34 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.77/709.34 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.77x = 709.34 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.77x = 130,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,680.79/472.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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