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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.76, 662.04 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.76, 662.04 and 269.94 is: 372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.76 : 662.04 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.76/662.04 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.76x = 662.04 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.76x = 178,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,713.56/479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.51

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