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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.48, 658.88 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.48, 658.88 and 267.64 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.48 : 658.88 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.48/658.88 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.48x = 658.88 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.48x = 176,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,342.64/477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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