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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.95, 660.91 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.95, 660.91 and 269.12 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.95 : 660.91 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.95/660.91 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.95x = 660.91 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.95x = 177,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,865.58/478.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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