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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.29, 661.37 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.29, 661.37 and 269.43 is: 371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.29 : 661.37 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.29/661.37 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.29x = 661.37 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.29x = 178,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,192.58/479.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.79

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