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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.26, 659.99 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.26, 659.99 and 268.45 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.26 : 659.99 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.26/659.99 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.26x = 659.99 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.26x = 177,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,174.32/478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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