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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 657.98 and 280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 657.98 and 280.33 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 657.98 = 280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/657.98 = 280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 657.98 × 280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 184,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,453.06/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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