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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.86, 702.88 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.86, 702.88 and 180.50 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.86 : 702.88 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.86/702.88 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.86x = 702.88 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.86x = 126,868.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,868.51/468.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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