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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.07, 709.62 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.07, 709.62 and 184.44 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.07 : 709.62 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.07/709.62 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.07x = 709.62 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.07x = 130,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,882.31/473.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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