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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.74, 660.69 and 268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.74, 660.69 and 268.95 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.74 : 660.69 = 268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.74/660.69 = 268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.74x = 660.69 × 268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.74x = 177,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,695.05/478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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