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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.79, 657.95 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.79, 657.95 and 280.32 is: 386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.79 : 657.95 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.79/657.95 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.79x = 657.95 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.79x = 184,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,435.14/476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.83

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