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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.79, 658.13 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.79, 658.13 and 280.46 is: 387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.79 : 658.13 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.79/658.13 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.79x = 658.13 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.79x = 184,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,579.38/476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.13

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