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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.92, 658.25 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.92, 658.25 and 280.50 is: 387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.92 : 658.25 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.92/658.25 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.92x = 658.25 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.92x = 184,639.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,639.13/476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.15

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