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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.94, 635.94 and 180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.94, 635.94 and 180.46 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.94 : 635.94 = 180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.94/635.94 = 180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.94x = 635.94 × 180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.94x = 114,761.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,761.73/423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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