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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.21, 704.11 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.21, 704.11 and 180.64 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.21 : 704.11 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.21/704.11 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.21x = 704.11 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.21x = 127,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,190.43/469.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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