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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 657.98 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.68, 657.98 and 280.19 is: 386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.68 : 657.98 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.68/657.98 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.68x = 657.98 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.68x = 184,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,359.42/476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.76

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