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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 710.28 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 710.28 and 180.92 is: 271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 710.28 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/710.28 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 710.28 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 128,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,503.86/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.37

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