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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.60, 658.84 and 280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.60, 658.84 and 280.99 is: 387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.60 : 658.84 = 280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.60/658.84 = 280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.60x = 658.84 × 280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.60x = 185,127.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,127.45/477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.62

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