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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.88, 711.48 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.88, 711.48 and 258.60 is: 387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.88 : 711.48 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.88/711.48 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.88x = 711.48 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.88x = 183,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,988.73/474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.44

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