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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.70, 660.59 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.70, 660.59 and 268.88 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.70 : 660.59 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.70/660.59 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.70x = 660.59 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.70x = 177,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,614.79/478.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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