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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.65, 660.56 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.65, 660.56 and 268.82 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.65 : 660.56 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.65/660.56 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.65x = 660.56 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.65x = 177,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,568.44/478.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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