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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.22, 709.80 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.22, 709.80 and 180.69 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.22 : 709.80 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.22/709.80 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.22x = 709.80 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.22x = 128,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,253.76/473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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