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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.70, 732.92 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.70, 732.92 and 180.53 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.70 : 732.92 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.70/732.92 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.70x = 732.92 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.70x = 132,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,312.23/488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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