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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.61, 657.68 and 280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.61, 657.68 and 280.10 is: 386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.61 : 657.68 = 280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.61/657.68 = 280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.61x = 657.68 × 280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.61x = 184,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,211.48/476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.50

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