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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 713.08 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 713.08 and 183.04 is: 274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 713.08 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/713.08 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 713.08 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 130,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,522.16/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.30

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