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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.96, 656.83 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.96, 656.83 and 279.48 is: 385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.96 : 656.83 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.96/656.83 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.96x = 656.83 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.96x = 183,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,570.85/475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.69

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