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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.42, 714.36 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.42, 714.36 and 179.80 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.42 : 714.36 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.42/714.36 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.42x = 714.36 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.42x = 128,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,441.93/476.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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