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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.14, 658.42 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.14, 658.42 and 280.61 is: 387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.14 : 658.42 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.14/658.42 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.14x = 658.42 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.14x = 184,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,760.88/477.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.23

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