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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 659.39 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 659.39 and 268 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 659.39 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/659.39 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 659.39 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 176,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,716.52/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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