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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.47, 706.01 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.47, 706.01 and 181.91 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.47 : 706.01 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.47/706.01 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.47x = 706.01 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.47x = 128,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,425.84/470.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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