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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 704.09 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 704.09 and 180.88 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 704.09 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/704.09 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 704.09 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 127,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,354.49/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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