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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.31, 660.03 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.31, 660.03 and 268.47 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.31 : 660.03 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.31/660.03 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.31x = 660.03 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.31x = 177,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,198.25/478.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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