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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.62, 661.90 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.62, 661.90 and 269.84 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.62 : 661.90 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.62/661.90 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.62x = 661.90 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.62x = 178,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,607.10/479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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