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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.66, 732.58 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.66, 732.58 and 180.45 is: 270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.66 : 732.58 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.66/732.58 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.66x = 732.58 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.66x = 132,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,193.61/488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.53

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