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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.47, 656.15 and 279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.47, 656.15 and 279.05 is: 385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.47 : 656.15 = 279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.47/656.15 = 279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.47x = 656.15 × 279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.47x = 183,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,093.98/475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.08

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