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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.63, 657.60 and 280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.63, 657.60 and 280.01 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.63 : 657.60 = 280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.63/657.60 = 280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.63x = 657.60 × 280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.63x = 184,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,131.29/476.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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