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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.95, 658.29 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.95, 658.29 and 280.51 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.95 : 658.29 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.95/658.29 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.95x = 658.29 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.95x = 184,656.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,656.93/476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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