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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 658.56 and 280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 658.56 and 280.72 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 658.56 = 280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/658.56 = 280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 658.56 × 280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 184,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,870.96/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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