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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 709.83 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 709.83 and 184.58 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 709.83 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/709.83 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 709.83 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 131,020.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,020.42/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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