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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.37, 658.66 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.37, 658.66 and 280.89 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.37 : 658.66 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.37/658.66 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.37x = 658.66 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.37x = 185,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,011.01/477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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