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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.46, 659.01 and 280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.46, 659.01 and 280.99 is: 387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.46 : 659.01 = 280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.46/659.01 = 280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.46x = 659.01 × 280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.46x = 185,175.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,175.22/477.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.83

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