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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.40, 658.60 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.40, 658.60 and 280.82 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.40 : 658.60 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.40/658.60 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.40x = 658.60 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.40x = 184,948.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,948.05/477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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