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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.70, 710.64 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.70, 710.64 and 257.62 is: 385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.70 : 710.64 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.70/710.64 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.70x = 710.64 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.70x = 183,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,075.08/474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.66

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