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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.89, 658.07 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.89, 658.07 and 280.36 is: 386.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.89 : 658.07 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.89/658.07 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.89x = 658.07 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.89x = 184,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,498.55/476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.88

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