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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 716.85 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 716.85 and 185.34 is: 278.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 716.85 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/716.85 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 716.85 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 132,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,860.98/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.04

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