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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.45, 715.68 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.45, 715.68 and 184.92 is: 277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.45 : 715.68 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.45/715.68 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.45x = 715.68 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.45x = 132,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,343.55/477.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.19

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