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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.59, 661.87 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.59, 661.87 and 269.80 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.59 : 661.87 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.59/661.87 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.59x = 661.87 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.59x = 178,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,571.21/479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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