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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 660.63 and 268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 660.63 and 268.90 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 660.63 = 268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/660.63 = 268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 660.63 × 268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 177,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,645.24/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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