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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 659.48 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 659.48 and 270.88 is: 373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 659.48 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/659.48 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 659.48 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 178,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,639.94/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.85

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