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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 657.45 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 657.45 and 279.99 is: 386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 657.45 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/657.45 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 657.45 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 184,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,079.43/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.20

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