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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.42, 661.57 and 269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.42, 661.57 and 269.59 is: 372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.42 : 661.57 = 269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.42/661.57 = 269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.42x = 661.57 × 269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.42x = 178,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,352.66/479.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.02

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