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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.77, 682.08 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.77, 682.08 and 180.95 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.77 : 682.08 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.77/682.08 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.77x = 682.08 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.77x = 123,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,422.38/454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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