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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.74, 659.28 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.74, 659.28 and 270.74 is: 373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.74 : 659.28 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.74/659.28 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.74x = 659.28 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.74x = 178,493.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,493.47/477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.62

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