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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.27, 657.28 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.27, 657.28 and 279.84 is: 386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.27 : 657.28 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.27/657.28 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.27x = 657.28 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.27x = 183,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,933.24/476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.20

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