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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.07, 656.89 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.07, 656.89 and 279.51 is: 385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.07 : 656.89 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.07/656.89 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.07x = 656.89 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.07x = 183,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,606.63/476.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.67

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