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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.98, 662.36 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.98, 662.36 and 270.16 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.98 : 662.36 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.98/662.36 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.98x = 662.36 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.98x = 178,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,943.18/479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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