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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.46, 660.26 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.46, 660.26 and 268.64 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.46 : 660.26 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.46/660.26 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.46x = 660.26 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.46x = 177,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,372.25/478.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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