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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.08, 661.16 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.08, 661.16 and 269.30 is: 371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.08 : 661.16 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.08/661.16 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.08x = 661.16 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.08x = 178,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,049.00/479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.65

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