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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.71, 707.64 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.71, 707.64 and 255.63 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.71 : 707.64 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.71/707.64 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.71x = 707.64 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.71x = 180,894.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,894.01/472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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