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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.99, 656.86 and 279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.99, 656.86 and 279.46 is: 385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.99 : 656.86 = 279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.99/656.86 = 279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.99x = 656.86 × 279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.99x = 183,566.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,566.10/475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.65

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