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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 658.21 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 658.21 and 280.48 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 658.21 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/658.21 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 658.21 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 184,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,614.74/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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