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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 656.98 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 656.98 and 279.60 is: 385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 656.98 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/656.98 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 656.98 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 183,691.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,691.61/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.81

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