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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.85, 660.81 and 269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.85, 660.81 and 269.03 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.85 : 660.81 = 269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.85/660.81 = 269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.85x = 660.81 × 269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.85x = 177,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,774.41/478.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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