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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.99, 662.38 and 270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.99, 662.38 and 270.17 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.99 : 662.38 = 270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.99/662.38 = 270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.99x = 662.38 × 270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.99x = 178,951.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,951.22/479.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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