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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.29, 658.58 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.29, 658.58 and 267.46 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.29 : 658.58 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.29/658.58 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.29x = 658.58 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.29x = 176,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,143.81/477.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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