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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.99, 662.24 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.99, 662.24 and 270.14 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.99 : 662.24 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.99/662.24 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.99x = 662.24 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.99x = 178,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,894.88/479.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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