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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 710.49 and 256.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 710.49 and 256.83 is: 385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 710.49 = 256.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/710.49 = 256.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 710.49 × 256.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 182,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,475.15/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.36

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