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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.04, 656.86 and 279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.04, 656.86 and 279.52 is: 385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.04 : 656.86 = 279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.04/656.86 = 279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.04x = 656.86 × 279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.04x = 183,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,605.51/476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.69

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