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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.39, 703.88 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.39, 703.88 and 180.63 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.39 : 703.88 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.39/703.88 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.39x = 703.88 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.39x = 127,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,138.78/469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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