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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.85, 662.09 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.85, 662.09 and 270 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.85 : 662.09 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.85/662.09 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.85x = 662.09 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.85x = 178,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,762.95/479.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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