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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.11, 659.85 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.11, 659.85 and 268.32 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.11 : 659.85 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.11/659.85 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.11x = 659.85 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.11x = 177,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,050.95/478.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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