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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.34, 658.68 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.34, 658.68 and 280.82 is: 387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.34 : 658.68 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.34/658.68 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.34x = 658.68 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.34x = 184,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,970.52/477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.50

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