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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.59, 712.19 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.59, 712.19 and 258.32 is: 387.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.59 : 712.19 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.59/712.19 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.59x = 712.19 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.59x = 183,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,972.92/474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.65

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