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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.62, 661.84 and 269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.62, 661.84 and 269.77 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.62 : 661.84 = 269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.62/661.84 = 269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.62x = 661.84 × 269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.62x = 178,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,544.58/479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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