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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 702.99 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 702.99 and 180.03 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 702.99 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/702.99 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 702.99 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 126,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,559.29/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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