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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.35, 710.02 and 258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.35, 710.02 and 258.29 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.35 : 710.02 = 258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.35/710.02 = 258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.35x = 710.02 × 258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.35x = 183,391.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,391.07/473.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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