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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.85, 656.62 and 279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.85, 656.62 and 279.29 is: 385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.85 : 656.62 = 279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.85/656.62 = 279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.85x = 656.62 × 279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.85x = 183,383.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,383.42/475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.38

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