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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 709.27 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 709.27 and 180.32 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 709.27 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/709.27 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 709.27 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 127,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,894.58/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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