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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 710.40 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 710.40 and 185.44 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 710.40 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/710.40 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 710.40 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 131,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,736.58/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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