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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.10, 661.08 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.10, 661.08 and 272.10 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.10 : 661.08 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.10/661.08 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.10x = 661.08 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.10x = 179,879.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,879.87/479.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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