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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.78, 660.75 and 268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.78, 660.75 and 268.99 is: 371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.78 : 660.75 = 268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.78/660.75 = 268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.78x = 660.75 × 268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.78x = 177,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,735.14/478.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.23

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