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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.10, 659.59 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.10, 659.59 and 276.11 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.10 : 659.59 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.10/659.59 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.10x = 659.59 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.10x = 182,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,119.43/478.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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