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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 658.63 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 658.63 and 278.16 is: 383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 658.63 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/658.63 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 658.63 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 183,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,203.09/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.85

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