Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 658.29 and 280.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 477.01, 658.29 and 280.63 is: 387.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477.01 : 658.29 = 280.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477.01/658.29 = 280.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477.01x = 658.29 × 280.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477.01x = 184,735.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,735.92/477.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387.28
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