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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.09, 708.03 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.09, 708.03 and 179.48 is: 269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.09 : 708.03 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.09/708.03 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.09x = 708.03 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.09x = 127,079.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,079.21/472.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.19

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