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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 657.78 and 280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 657.78 and 280.30 is: 386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 657.78 = 280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/657.78 = 280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 657.78 × 280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 184,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,375.73/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.68

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