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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 710.30 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 710.30 and 256.86 is: 385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 710.30 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/710.30 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 710.30 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 182,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,446.37/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.62

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