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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.84, 715.35 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.84, 715.35 and 184.34 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.84 : 715.35 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.84/715.35 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.84x = 715.35 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.84x = 131,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,864.04/476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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