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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 732.48 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 732.48 and 180.09 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 732.48 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/732.48 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 732.48 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 131,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,912.32/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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