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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 657.72 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 657.72 and 280.04 is: 386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 657.72 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/657.72 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 657.72 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 184,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,187.91/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.49

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