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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 711.54 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 711.54 and 182.06 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 711.54 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/711.54 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 711.54 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 129,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,542.97/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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