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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.48, 658.98 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.48, 658.98 and 270.44 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.48 : 658.98 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.48/658.98 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.48x = 658.98 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.48x = 178,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,214.55/477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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