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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 659.97 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 659.97 and 180.09 is: 270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 659.97 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/659.97 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 659.97 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 118,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,854.00/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.14

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