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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 635.72 and 180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 635.72 and 180.46 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 635.72 = 180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/635.72 = 180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 635.72 × 180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 114,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,718.86/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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