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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.23, 658.62 and 267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.23, 658.62 and 267.45 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.23 : 658.62 = 267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.23/658.62 = 267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.23x = 658.62 × 267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.23x = 176,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,149.72/477.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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