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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 658.64 and 280.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 658.64 and 280.79 is: 387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 658.64 = 280.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/658.64 = 280.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 658.64 × 280.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 184,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,939.53/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.50

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