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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.61, 657.72 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.61, 657.72 and 280.14 is: 386.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.61 : 657.72 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.61/657.72 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.61x = 657.72 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.61x = 184,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,253.68/476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.59

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