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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.09, 656.87 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.09, 656.87 and 279.56 is: 385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.09 : 656.87 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.09/656.87 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.09x = 656.87 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.09x = 183,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,629.90/476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.71

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