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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.22, 713.88 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.22, 713.88 and 183.63 is: 275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.22 : 713.88 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.22/713.88 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.22x = 713.88 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.22x = 131,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,089.78/476.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.27

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