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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 709.75 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 709.75 and 180.71 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 709.75 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/709.75 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 709.75 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 128,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,258.92/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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