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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.97, 658.17 and 280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.97, 658.17 and 280.41 is: 386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.97 : 658.17 = 280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.97/658.17 = 280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.97x = 658.17 × 280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.97x = 184,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,557.45/476.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.94

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