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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 659.61 and 270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 659.61 and 270.99 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 659.61 = 270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/659.61 = 270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 659.61 × 270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 178,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,747.71/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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