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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.64, 659.11 and 267.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.64, 659.11 and 267.85 is: 369.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.64 : 659.11 = 267.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.64/659.11 = 267.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.64x = 659.11 × 267.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.64x = 176,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,542.61/477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.61

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