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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.13, 715.65 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.13, 715.65 and 184.46 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.13 : 715.65 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.13/715.65 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.13x = 715.65 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.13x = 132,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,006.96/477.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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