Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.68, 710.46 and 185.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 473.68, 710.46 and 185.32 is: 277.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473.68 : 710.46 = 185.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473.68/710.46 = 185.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473.68x = 710.46 × 185.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473.68x = 131,662.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,662.45/473.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277.96
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