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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.17, 657.21 and 279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.17, 657.21 and 279.75 is: 386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.17 : 657.21 = 279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.17/657.21 = 279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.17x = 657.21 × 279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.17x = 183,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,851.21/476.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.10

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