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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 710.51 and 257.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 710.51 and 257.07 is: 385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 710.51 = 257.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/710.51 = 257.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 710.51 × 257.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 182,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,649.52/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.65

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