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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.56, 661.80 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.56, 661.80 and 269.74 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.56 : 661.80 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.56/661.80 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.56x = 661.80 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.56x = 178,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,513.93/479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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