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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 661.07 and 269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 661.07 and 269.19 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 661.07 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/661.07 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 661.07 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 177,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,953.43/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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