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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 658.43 and 280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 658.43 and 280.58 is: 387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 658.43 = 280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/658.43 = 280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 658.43 × 280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 184,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,740.89/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.25

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