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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.46, 661.68 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.46, 661.68 and 266.78 is: 368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.46 : 661.68 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.46/661.68 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.46x = 661.68 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.46x = 176,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,524.64/479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.18

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