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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 682.39 and 180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 682.39 and 180.97 is: 271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 682.39 = 180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/682.39 = 180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 682.39 × 180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 123,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,490.64/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.48

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