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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.17, 716.10 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.17, 716.10 and 184.76 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.17 : 716.10 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.17/716.10 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.17x = 716.10 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.17x = 132,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,303.06/477.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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