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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.84, 715.44 and 279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.84, 715.44 and 279.05 is: 418.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.84 : 715.44 = 279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.84/715.44 = 279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.84x = 715.44 × 279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.84x = 199,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,643.53/476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.68

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