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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 655.37 and 180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 655.37 and 180.47 is: 270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 655.37 = 180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/655.37 = 180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 655.37 × 180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 118,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,270.44/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.77

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