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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.70, 621.87 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.70, 621.87 and 180.44 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.70 : 621.87 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.70/621.87 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.70x = 621.87 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.70x = 112,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,210.22/414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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