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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 714.77 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 714.77 and 184.11 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 714.77 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/714.77 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 714.77 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 131,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,594.43/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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