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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.37, 658.76 and 280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.37, 658.76 and 280.84 is: 387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.37 : 658.76 = 280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.37/658.76 = 280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.37x = 658.76 × 280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.37x = 185,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,001.46/477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.55

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