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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.23, 713.89 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.23, 713.89 and 183.52 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.23 : 713.89 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.23/713.89 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.23x = 713.89 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.23x = 131,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,013.09/476.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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