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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.02, 708.42 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.02, 708.42 and 179.62 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.02 : 708.42 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.02/708.42 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.02x = 708.42 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.02x = 127,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,246.40/472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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