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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.88, 656.63 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.88, 656.63 and 279.32 is: 385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 656.63 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/656.63 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 656.63 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 183,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,411.18/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.41

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