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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.22, 658.56 and 280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.22, 658.56 and 280.73 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.22 : 658.56 = 280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.22/658.56 = 280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.22x = 658.56 × 280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.22x = 184,877.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,877.55/477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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