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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.84, 657.97 and 280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.84, 657.97 and 280.39 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.84 : 657.97 = 280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.84/657.97 = 280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.84x = 657.97 × 280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.84x = 184,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,486.81/476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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