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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.42, 661.62 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.42, 661.62 and 269.68 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.42 : 661.62 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.42/661.62 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.42x = 661.62 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.42x = 178,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,425.68/479.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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