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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.67, 657.94 and 280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.67, 657.94 and 280.25 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.67 : 657.94 = 280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.67/657.94 = 280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.67x = 657.94 × 280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.67x = 184,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,386.69/476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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