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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.28, 661.38 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.28, 661.38 and 269.48 is: 371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.28 : 661.38 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.28/661.38 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.28x = 661.38 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.28x = 178,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,225.38/479.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.86

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