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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.81, 709.32 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.81, 709.32 and 184.25 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.81 : 709.32 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.81/709.32 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.81x = 709.32 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.81x = 130,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,692.21/472.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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