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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.99, 658.19 and 280.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.99, 658.19 and 280.43 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.99 : 658.19 = 280.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.99/658.19 = 280.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.99x = 658.19 × 280.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.99x = 184,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,574.82/476.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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