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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.20, 709.79 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.20, 709.79 and 180.63 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.20 : 709.79 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.20/709.79 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.20x = 709.79 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.20x = 128,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,209.82/473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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