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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.42, 658.96 and 280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.42, 658.96 and 280.99 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.42 : 658.96 = 280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.42/658.96 = 280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.42x = 658.96 × 280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.42x = 185,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,163.94/477.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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