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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.24, 658.44 and 280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.24, 658.44 and 280.70 is: 387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.24 : 658.44 = 280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.24/658.44 = 280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.24x = 658.44 × 280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.24x = 184,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,820.82/477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.27

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