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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.04, 709.59 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.04, 709.59 and 184.47 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.04 : 709.59 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.04/709.59 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.04x = 709.59 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.04x = 130,898.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,898.07/473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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