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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.87, 660.89 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.87, 660.89 and 269.06 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.87 : 660.89 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.87/660.89 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.87x = 660.89 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.87x = 177,816.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,816.43/478.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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