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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 657.99 and 280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 657.99 and 280.30 is: 386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 657.99 = 280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/657.99 = 280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 657.99 × 280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 184,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,434.60/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.75

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