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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 658.11 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 658.11 and 280.50 is: 387.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 658.11 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/658.11 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 658.11 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 184,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,599.86/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.05

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