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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 702.84 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 702.84 and 180.44 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 702.84 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/702.84 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 702.84 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 126,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,820.45/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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