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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 710.04 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 710.04 and 184.86 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 710.04 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/710.04 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 710.04 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 131,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,257.99/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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