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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.78, 708.98 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.78, 708.98 and 180.24 is: 270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.78 : 708.98 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.78/708.98 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.78x = 708.98 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.78x = 127,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,786.56/472.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.29

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