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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.48, 710.34 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.48, 710.34 and 257 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.48 : 710.34 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.48/710.34 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.48x = 710.34 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.48x = 182,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,557.38/473.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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