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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.13, 657.17 and 279.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.13, 657.17 and 279.71 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.13 : 657.17 = 279.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.13/657.17 = 279.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.13x = 657.17 × 279.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.13x = 183,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,813.39/476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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