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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.90, 656.75 and 279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.90, 656.75 and 279.42 is: 385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.90 : 656.75 = 279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.90/656.75 = 279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.90x = 656.75 × 279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.90x = 183,506.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,506.27/475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.60

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