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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.63, 732.69 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.63, 732.69 and 180.43 is: 270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.63 : 732.69 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.63/732.69 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.63x = 732.69 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.63x = 132,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,197.42/488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.55

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