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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.95, 656.91 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.95, 656.91 and 279.51 is: 385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.95 : 656.91 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.95/656.91 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.95x = 656.91 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.95x = 183,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,612.91/475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.78

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