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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.95, 710.51 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.95, 710.51 and 181.28 is: 271.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.95 : 710.51 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.95/710.51 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.95x = 710.51 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.95x = 128,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,801.25/473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.76

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