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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473, 709.14 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473, 709.14 and 256.28 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 709.14 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/709.14 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 709.14 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 181,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,738.40/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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