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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 704.18 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 704.18 and 180.88 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 704.18 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/704.18 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 704.18 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 127,372.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,372.08/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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