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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.96, 709.21 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.96, 709.21 and 176.27 is: 264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.96 : 709.21 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.96/709.21 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.96x = 709.21 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.96x = 125,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,009.12/472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.31

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