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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.62, 660.44 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.62, 660.44 and 268.76 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.62 : 660.44 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.62/660.44 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.62x = 660.44 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.62x = 177,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,499.85/478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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