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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.79, 710.68 and 185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.79, 710.68 and 185.23 is: 277.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.79 : 710.68 = 185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.79/710.68 = 185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.79x = 710.68 × 185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.79x = 131,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,639.26/473.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.84

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