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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 732.96 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 732.96 and 180.52 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 732.96 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/732.96 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 732.96 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 132,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,313.94/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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