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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.96, 662.35 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.96, 662.35 and 272.96 is: 376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.96 : 662.35 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.96/662.35 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.96x = 662.35 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.96x = 180,794.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,794.37/479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.69

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