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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 714 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 714 and 183.45 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 714 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/714 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 714 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 130,983.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,983.30/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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