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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 635.96 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 635.96 and 180.44 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 635.96 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/635.96 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 635.96 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 114,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,752.62/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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