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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.01, 709.02 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.01, 709.02 and 180.32 is: 270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.01 : 709.02 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.01/709.02 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.01x = 709.02 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.01x = 127,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,851.17/473.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.29

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