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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.87, 659.45 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.87, 659.45 and 268.04 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.87 : 659.45 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.87/659.45 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.87x = 659.45 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.87x = 176,761.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,761.11/477.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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