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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.29, 658.61 and 267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.29, 658.61 and 267.45 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.29 : 658.61 = 267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.29/658.61 = 267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.29x = 658.61 × 267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.29x = 176,142.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,142.44/477.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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