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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.29, 660.04 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.29, 660.04 and 268.48 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.29 : 660.04 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.29/660.04 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.29x = 660.04 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.29x = 177,207.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,207.69/478.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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