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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.77, 657.84 and 280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.77, 657.84 and 280.35 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.77 : 657.84 = 280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.77/657.84 = 280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.77x = 657.84 × 280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.77x = 184,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,425.44/476.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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