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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.58, 709.02 and 180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.58, 709.02 and 180.26 is: 270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.58 : 709.02 = 180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.58/709.02 = 180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.58x = 709.02 × 180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.58x = 127,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,807.95/472.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.45

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