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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 657.86 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 657.86 and 280.26 is: 386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 657.86 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/657.86 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 657.86 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 184,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,370.44/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.67

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