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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.42, 658.85 and 270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.42, 658.85 and 270.42 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.42 : 658.85 = 270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.42/658.85 = 270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.42x = 658.85 × 270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.42x = 178,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,164.86/477.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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