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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.56, 712.04 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.56, 712.04 and 255.68 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.56 : 712.04 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.56/712.04 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.56x = 712.04 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.56x = 182,054.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,054.39/474.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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