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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.55, 657.70 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.55, 657.70 and 280.08 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.55 : 657.70 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.55/657.70 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.55x = 657.70 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.55x = 184,207.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,207.92/476.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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