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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.93, 662.31 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.93, 662.31 and 270.12 is: 372.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.93 : 662.31 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.93/662.31 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.93x = 662.31 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.93x = 178,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,903.18/479.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.77

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