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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 707.94 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 707.94 and 179.43 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 707.94 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/707.94 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 707.94 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 127,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,025.67/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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