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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.55, 621.83 and 180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.55, 621.83 and 180.25 is: 270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.55 : 621.83 = 180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.55/621.83 = 180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.55x = 621.83 × 180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.55x = 112,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,084.86/414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.38

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