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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.47, 658.94 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.47, 658.94 and 267.64 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.47 : 658.94 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.47/658.94 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.47x = 658.94 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.47x = 176,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,358.90/477.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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