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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.80, 657.96 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.80, 657.96 and 280.32 is: 386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.80 : 657.96 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.80/657.96 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.80x = 657.96 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.80x = 184,439.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,439.35/476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.83

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