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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.97, 656.70 and 279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.97, 656.70 and 279.41 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.97 : 656.70 = 279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.97/656.70 = 279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.97x = 656.70 × 279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.97x = 183,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,485.26/475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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