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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.69, 660.59 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.69, 660.59 and 271.69 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.69 : 660.59 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.69/660.59 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.69x = 660.59 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.69x = 179,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,474.72/478.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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