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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.82, 732.80 and 180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.82, 732.80 and 180.46 is: 270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.82 : 732.80 = 180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.82/732.80 = 180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.82x = 732.80 × 180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.82x = 132,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,241.09/488.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.53

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