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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.59, 708.82 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.59, 708.82 and 180.01 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.59 : 708.82 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.59/708.82 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.59x = 708.82 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.59x = 127,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,590.24/472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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