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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.14, 656.70 and 279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.14, 656.70 and 279.58 is: 385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.14 : 656.70 = 279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.14/656.70 = 279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.14x = 656.70 × 279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.14x = 183,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,600.19/476.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.60

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