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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.29, 657.02 and 279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.29, 657.02 and 279.77 is: 385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.29 : 657.02 = 279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.29/657.02 = 279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.29x = 657.02 × 279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.29x = 183,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,814.49/476.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.93

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