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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.44, 658.77 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.44, 658.77 and 280.88 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.44 : 658.77 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.44/658.77 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.44x = 658.77 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.44x = 185,035.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,035.32/477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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