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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.32, 714.07 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.32, 714.07 and 183.66 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.32 : 714.07 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.32/714.07 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.32x = 714.07 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.32x = 131,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,146.10/476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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