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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 657 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 657 and 279.64 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 657 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/657 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 657 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 183,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,723.48/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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