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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.31, 658.70 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.31, 658.70 and 280.82 is: 387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.31 : 658.70 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.31/658.70 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.31x = 658.70 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.31x = 184,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,976.13/477.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.54

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