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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.51, 714.62 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.51, 714.62 and 184.05 is: 276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.51 : 714.62 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.51/714.62 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.51x = 714.62 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.51x = 131,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,526.27/476.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.02

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