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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.47, 714.57 and 184.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.47, 714.57 and 184.00 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.47 : 714.57 = 184.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.47/714.57 = 184.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.47x = 714.57 × 184.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.47x = 131,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,478.77/476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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