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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 710.05 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 710.05 and 184.92 is: 277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 710.05 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/710.05 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 710.05 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 131,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,302.45/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.22

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