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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.61, 657.90 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.61, 657.90 and 280.13 is: 386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.61 : 657.90 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.61/657.90 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.61x = 657.90 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.61x = 184,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,294.24/476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.68

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