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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.85, 707.29 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.85, 707.29 and 179.15 is: 268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.85 : 707.29 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.85/707.29 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.85x = 707.29 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.85x = 126,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,711.00/471.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.54

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