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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 658.05 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 658.05 and 280.40 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 658.05 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/658.05 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 658.05 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 184,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,513.93/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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