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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.67, 661.91 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.67, 661.91 and 272.67 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.67 : 661.91 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.67/661.91 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.67x = 661.91 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.67x = 180,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,481.64/479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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