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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.89, 662.26 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.89, 662.26 and 270.08 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.89 : 662.26 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.89/662.26 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.89x = 662.26 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.89x = 178,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,864.16/479.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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