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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.48, 658.74 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.48, 658.74 and 280.92 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.48 : 658.74 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.48/658.74 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.48x = 658.74 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.48x = 185,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,053.24/477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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