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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.02, 709.32 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.02, 709.32 and 184.26 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.02 : 709.32 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.02/709.32 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.02x = 709.32 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.02x = 130,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,699.30/473.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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