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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.43, 714.63 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.43, 714.63 and 184.07 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.43 : 714.63 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.43/714.63 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.43x = 714.63 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.43x = 131,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,538.37/476.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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