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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.57, 711.72 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.57, 711.72 and 182.07 is: 273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.57 : 711.72 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.57/711.72 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.57x = 711.72 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.57x = 129,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,582.86/474.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.05

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