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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.32, 658.96 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.32, 658.96 and 280.83 is: 387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.32 : 658.96 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.32/658.96 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.32x = 658.96 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.32x = 185,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,055.74/477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.70

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