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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.84, 660.78 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.84, 660.78 and 269 is: 371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.84 : 660.78 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.84/660.78 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.84x = 660.78 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.84x = 177,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,749.82/478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.21

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