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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.39, 703.68 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.39, 703.68 and 180.64 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.39 : 703.68 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.39/703.68 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.39x = 703.68 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.39x = 127,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,112.76/469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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