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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.64, 661.94 and 269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.64, 661.94 and 269.83 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.64 : 661.94 = 269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.64/661.94 = 269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.64x = 661.94 × 269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.64x = 178,611.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,611.27/479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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