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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.12, 659.81 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.12, 659.81 and 268.30 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.12 : 659.81 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.12/659.81 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.12x = 659.81 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.12x = 177,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,026.46/478.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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