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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 636.49 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 636.49 and 180.99 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 636.49 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/636.49 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 636.49 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 115,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,198.33/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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