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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.09, 687.26 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.09, 687.26 and 180.37 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.09 : 687.26 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.09/687.26 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.09x = 687.26 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.09x = 123,961.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,961.09/458.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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