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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.11, 657.21 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.11, 657.21 and 279.63 is: 385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.11 : 657.21 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.11/657.21 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.11x = 657.21 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.11x = 183,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,775.63/476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.99

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