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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.70, 656.30 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.70, 656.30 and 279.14 is: 385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.70 : 656.30 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.70/656.30 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.70x = 656.30 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.70x = 183,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,199.58/475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.12

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