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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 660.59 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 660.59 and 268.89 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 660.59 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/660.59 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 660.59 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 177,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,623.23/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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