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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.99, 733.32 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.99, 733.32 and 180.83 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.99 : 733.32 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.99/733.32 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.99x = 733.32 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.99x = 132,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,602.59/488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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