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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 658.04 and 280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 658.04 and 280.39 is: 386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 658.04 = 280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/658.04 = 280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 658.04 × 280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 184,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,506.43/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.90

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