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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.46, 709.91 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.46, 709.91 and 184.69 is: 276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.46 : 709.91 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.46/709.91 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.46x = 709.91 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.46x = 131,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,113.28/473.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.93

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