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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.79, 713.72 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.79, 713.72 and 183.52 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.79 : 713.72 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.79/713.72 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.79x = 713.72 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.79x = 130,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,982.84/475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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