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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 710.64 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 710.64 and 185.31 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 710.64 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/710.64 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 710.64 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 131,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,688.70/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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