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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.86, 658.12 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.86, 658.12 and 280.44 is: 387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.86 : 658.12 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.86/658.12 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.86x = 658.12 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.86x = 184,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,563.17/476.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.04

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