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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 658.29 = 280.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/658.29 = 280.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 658.29 × 280.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 184,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,735.92/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.28

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