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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.27, 658.61 and 280.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.27, 658.61 and 280.79 is: 387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.27 : 658.61 = 280.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.27/658.61 = 280.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.27x = 658.61 × 280.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.27x = 184,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,926.40/477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.47

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