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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.43, 714.67 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.43, 714.67 and 183.93 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.43 : 714.67 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.43/714.67 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.43x = 714.67 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.43x = 131,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,450.84/476.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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