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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 714.89 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.68, 714.89 and 184.07 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.68 : 714.89 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.68/714.89 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.68x = 714.89 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.68x = 131,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,588.88/476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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