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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.48, 660.33 and 268.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.48, 660.33 and 268.69 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.48 : 660.33 = 268.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.48/660.33 = 268.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.48x = 660.33 × 268.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.48x = 177,424.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,424.07/478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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