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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.07, 707.45 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.07, 707.45 and 179.26 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.07 : 707.45 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.07/707.45 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.07x = 707.45 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.07x = 126,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,817.95/472.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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