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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.71, 657.93 and 280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.71, 657.93 and 280.23 is: 386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.71 : 657.93 = 280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.71/657.93 = 280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.71x = 657.93 × 280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.71x = 184,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,371.72/476.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.76

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