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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.74, 711.62 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.74, 711.62 and 258.46 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.74 : 711.62 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.74/711.62 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.74x = 711.62 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.74x = 183,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,925.31/474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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