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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 658.23 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 658.23 and 270.06 is: 372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 658.23 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/658.23 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 658.23 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 177,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,761.59/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.62

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