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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 702.94 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 702.94 and 180.06 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 702.94 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/702.94 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 702.94 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 126,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,571.38/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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