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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.46 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.46 and 180.63 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.46 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.46 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.46 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 114,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,963.32/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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