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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.81, 708.86 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.81, 708.86 and 180.28 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.81 : 708.86 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.81/708.86 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.81x = 708.86 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.81x = 127,793.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,793.28/472.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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