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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.79, 709.18 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.79, 709.18 and 184.23 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.79 : 709.18 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.79/709.18 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.79x = 709.18 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.79x = 130,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,651.77/472.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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