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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.35, 714.66 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.35, 714.66 and 183.94 is: 275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.35 : 714.66 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.35/714.66 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.35x = 714.66 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.35x = 131,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,454.56/476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.96

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