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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.05, 661.08 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.05, 661.08 and 269.23 is: 371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.05 : 661.08 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.05/661.08 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.05x = 661.08 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.05x = 177,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,984.40/479.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.54

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