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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 703.64 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 703.64 and 180.52 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 703.64 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/703.64 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 703.64 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 127,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,021.09/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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