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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.83, 710.87 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.83, 710.87 and 185.17 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.83 : 710.87 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.83/710.87 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.83x = 710.87 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.83x = 131,630.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,630.87/473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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