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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.79, 714.78 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.79, 714.78 and 184.13 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.79 : 714.78 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.79/714.78 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.79x = 714.78 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.79x = 131,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,612.44/476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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