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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.07, 658.14 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.07, 658.14 and 280.49 is: 386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.07 : 658.14 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.07/658.14 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.07x = 658.14 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.07x = 184,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,603.15/477.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.95

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