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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.89, 662.21 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.89, 662.21 and 270.10 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.89 : 662.21 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.89/662.21 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.89x = 662.21 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.89x = 178,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,858.26/479.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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