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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.42, 660.19 and 268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.42, 660.19 and 268.59 is: 370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.42 : 660.19 = 268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.42/660.19 = 268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.42x = 660.19 × 268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.42x = 177,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,320.43/478.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.64

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