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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.49, 657.55 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.49, 657.55 and 279.96 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.49 : 657.55 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.49/657.55 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.49x = 657.55 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.49x = 184,087.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,087.70/476.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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