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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 708.10 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 708.10 and 255.40 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 708.10 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/708.10 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 708.10 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 180,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,848.74/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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