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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.98, 662.30 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.98, 662.30 and 270.14 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.98 : 662.30 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.98/662.30 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.98x = 662.30 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.98x = 178,913.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,913.72/479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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