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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.46, 657.36 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.46, 657.36 and 269.46 is: 371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.46 : 657.36 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.46/657.36 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.46x = 657.36 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.46x = 177,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,132.23/476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.77

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