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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.10, 656.89 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.10, 656.89 and 279.54 is: 385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.10 : 656.89 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.10/656.89 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.10x = 656.89 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.10x = 183,627.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,627.03/476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.69

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