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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.44, 661.63 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.44, 661.63 and 272.44 is: 375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.44 : 661.63 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.44/661.63 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.44x = 661.63 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.44x = 180,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,252.14/479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.97

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