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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.89, 656.90 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.89, 656.90 and 279.33 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.89 : 656.90 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.89/656.90 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.89x = 656.90 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.89x = 183,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,490.48/475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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