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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.49, 712.69 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.49, 712.69 and 182.81 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.49 : 712.69 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.49/712.69 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.49x = 712.69 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.49x = 130,288.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,288.18/475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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