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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.90, 659.49 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.90, 659.49 and 268.12 is: 369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.90 : 659.49 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.90/659.49 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.90x = 659.49 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.90x = 176,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,819.69/477.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.99

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