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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 658.04 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 658.04 and 280.62 is: 386.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 658.04 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/658.04 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 658.04 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 184,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,659.18/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.98

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