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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.33, 658.62 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.33, 658.62 and 280.86 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.33 : 658.62 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.33/658.62 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.33x = 658.62 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.33x = 184,980.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,980.01/477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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