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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 617.45 and 180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 617.45 and 180.47 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 617.45 = 180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/617.45 = 180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 617.45 × 180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 111,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,431.20/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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