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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.21, 709.82 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.21, 709.82 and 180.85 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.21 : 709.82 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.21/709.82 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.21x = 709.82 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.21x = 128,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,366.49/473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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