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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.97, 658.23 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.97, 658.23 and 280.53 is: 387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.97 : 658.23 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.97/658.23 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.97x = 658.23 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.97x = 184,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,653.26/476.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.14

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