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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.45, 657.50 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.45, 657.50 and 279.96 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.45 : 657.50 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.45/657.50 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.45x = 657.50 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.45x = 184,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,072.30/476.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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