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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.59, 707.39 and 179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.59, 707.39 and 179.06 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.59 : 707.39 = 179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.59/707.39 = 179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.59x = 707.39 × 179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.59x = 126,660.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,660.82/471.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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