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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.68, 710.56 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.68, 710.56 and 127.04 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.68 : 710.56 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.68/710.56 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.68x = 710.56 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.68x = 90,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,269.54/473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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