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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.66, 657.78 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.66, 657.78 and 280.17 is: 386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.66 : 657.78 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.66/657.78 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.66x = 657.78 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.66x = 184,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,290.22/476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.63

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