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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 636.54 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 636.54 and 180.83 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 636.54 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/636.54 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 636.54 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 115,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,105.53/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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