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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 710.06 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 710.06 and 180.84 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 710.06 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/710.06 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 710.06 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 128,410.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,410.27/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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