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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.91, 659.87 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.91, 659.87 and 180.03 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.91 : 659.87 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.91/659.87 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.91x = 659.87 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.91x = 118,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,798.31/439.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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