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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.44, 661.64 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.44, 661.64 and 269.64 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.44 : 661.64 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.44/661.64 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.44x = 661.64 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.44x = 178,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,404.61/479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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