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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.35, 657.31 and 279.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.35, 657.31 and 279.79 is: 386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.35 : 657.31 = 279.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.35/657.31 = 279.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.35x = 657.31 × 279.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.35x = 183,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,904.08/476.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.07

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