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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.76, 659.28 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.76, 659.28 and 270.76 is: 373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.76 : 659.28 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.76/659.28 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.76x = 659.28 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.76x = 178,506.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,506.65/477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.63

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