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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.68, 704.40 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.68, 704.40 and 180.96 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.68 : 704.40 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.68/704.40 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.68x = 704.40 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.68x = 127,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,468.22/469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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