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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.45, 655.96 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.45, 655.96 and 278.82 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.45 : 655.96 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.45/655.96 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.45x = 655.96 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.45x = 182,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,893.37/475.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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