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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 635.49 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 635.49 and 180.32 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 635.49 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/635.49 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 635.49 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 114,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,588.38/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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