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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 710.08 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 710.08 and 184.56 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 710.08 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/710.08 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 710.08 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 131,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,052.36/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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