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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.08, 709.86 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.08, 709.86 and 184.72 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.08 : 709.86 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.08/709.86 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.08x = 709.86 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.08x = 131,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,125.34/473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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