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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.44, 708.66 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.44, 708.66 and 256.44 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.44 : 708.66 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.44/708.66 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.44x = 708.66 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.44x = 181,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,728.77/472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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