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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 658.38 and 280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 658.38 and 280.75 is: 387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 658.38 = 280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/658.38 = 280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 658.38 × 280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 184,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,840.19/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.28

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