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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 713.91 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 713.91 and 183.49 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 713.91 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/713.91 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 713.91 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 130,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,991.78/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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