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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 707.55 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 707.55 and 179.40 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 707.55 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/707.55 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 707.55 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 126,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,934.47/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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