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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.66, 661.93 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.66, 661.93 and 272.66 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.66 : 661.93 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.66/661.93 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.66x = 661.93 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.66x = 180,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,481.15/479.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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