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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.30, 658.74 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.30, 658.74 and 280.83 is: 387.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.30 : 658.74 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.30/658.74 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.30x = 658.74 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.30x = 184,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,992.55/477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.58

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