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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 658.18 and 280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 658.18 and 280.58 is: 387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 658.18 = 280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/658.18 = 280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 658.18 × 280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 184,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,672.14/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.19

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