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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.77, 708.66 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.77, 708.66 and 180.23 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.77 : 708.66 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.77/708.66 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.77x = 708.66 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.77x = 127,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,718.25/472.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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