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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.78, 658.19 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.78, 658.19 and 280.49 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.78 : 658.19 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.78/658.19 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.78x = 658.19 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.78x = 184,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,613.12/476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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