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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.47, 661.70 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.47, 661.70 and 266.79 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.47 : 661.70 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.47/661.70 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.47x = 661.70 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.47x = 176,533.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,533.61/479.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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