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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 659.64 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 659.64 and 270.96 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 659.64 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/659.64 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 659.64 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 178,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,736.05/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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