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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.73, 709.30 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.73, 709.30 and 256.46 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.73 : 709.30 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.73/709.30 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.73x = 709.30 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.73x = 181,907.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,907.08/472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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