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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 714.10 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 714.10 and 183.46 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 714.10 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/714.10 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 714.10 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 131,007.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,007.87/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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