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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.70, 661.96 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.70, 661.96 and 269.88 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.70 : 661.96 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.70/661.96 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.70x = 661.96 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.70x = 178,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,649.83/479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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