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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.03, 715.41 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.03, 715.41 and 184.49 is: 276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.03 : 715.41 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.03/715.41 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.03x = 715.41 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.03x = 131,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,985.99/477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.68

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