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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.95, 658.08 and 280.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.95, 658.08 and 280.43 is: 386.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.95 : 658.08 = 280.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.95/658.08 = 280.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.95x = 658.08 × 280.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.95x = 184,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,545.37/476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.93

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