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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 658.59 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 658.59 and 280.86 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 658.59 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/658.59 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 658.59 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 184,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,971.59/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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