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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.61, 660.49 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.61, 660.49 and 268.80 is: 370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.61 : 660.49 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.61/660.49 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.61x = 660.49 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.61x = 177,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,539.04/478.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.95

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