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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.84, 712.26 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.84, 712.26 and 258.48 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.84 : 712.26 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.84/712.26 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.84x = 712.26 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.84x = 184,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,104.96/474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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