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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.73, 660.66 and 268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.73, 660.66 and 268.93 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.73 : 660.66 = 268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.73/660.66 = 268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.73x = 660.66 × 268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.73x = 177,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,671.29/478.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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