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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.28, 660.05 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.28, 660.05 and 268.44 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.28 : 660.05 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.28/660.05 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.28x = 660.05 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.28x = 177,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,182.48/478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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