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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.99, 660.93 and 269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.99, 660.93 and 269.17 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.99 : 660.93 = 269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.99/660.93 = 269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.99x = 660.93 × 269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.99x = 177,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,899.87/478.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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