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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.82, 709.44 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.82, 709.44 and 184.28 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.82 : 709.44 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.82/709.44 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.82x = 709.44 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.82x = 130,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,735.60/472.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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