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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 702.92 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 702.92 and 180.52 is: 270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 702.92 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/702.92 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 702.92 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 126,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,891.12/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.63

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