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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.09, 659.72 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.09, 659.72 and 268.22 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.09 : 659.72 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.09/659.72 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.09x = 659.72 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.09x = 176,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,952.42/478.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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