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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.07, 659.73 and 271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.07, 659.73 and 271.07 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.07 : 659.73 = 271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.07/659.73 = 271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.07x = 659.73 × 271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.07x = 178,828.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,828.36/478.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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