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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.86, 662.22 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.86, 662.22 and 272.86 is: 376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.86 : 662.22 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.86/662.22 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.86x = 662.22 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.86x = 180,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,693.35/479.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.55

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