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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.43, 661.59 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.43, 661.59 and 269.55 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.43 : 661.59 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.43/661.59 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.43x = 661.59 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.43x = 178,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,331.58/479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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