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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.80, 658.02 and 280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.80, 658.02 and 280.24 is: 386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.80 : 658.02 = 280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.80/658.02 = 280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.80x = 658.02 × 280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.80x = 184,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,403.52/476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.75

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