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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.81, 658.16 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.81, 658.16 and 280.38 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.81 : 658.16 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.81/658.16 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.81x = 658.16 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.81x = 184,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,534.90/476.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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