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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469, 703.72 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469, 703.72 and 180.36 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469 : 703.72 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469/703.72 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469x = 703.72 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469x = 126,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,922.94/469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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