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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 661.16 and 269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 661.16 and 269.31 is: 371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 661.16 = 269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/661.16 = 269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 661.16 × 269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 178,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,055.65/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.69

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