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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 656.97 and 279.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 656.97 and 279.61 is: 385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 656.97 = 279.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/656.97 = 279.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 656.97 × 279.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 183,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,695.38/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.89

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