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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 640.04 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 640.04 and 180.09 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 640.04 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/640.04 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 640.04 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 115,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,263.90/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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