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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 687.32 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 687.32 and 180.70 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 687.32 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/687.32 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 687.32 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 124,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,198.72/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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