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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.75, 657.99 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.75, 657.99 and 280.26 is: 386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.75 : 657.99 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.75/657.99 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.75x = 657.99 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.75x = 184,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,408.28/476.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.81

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