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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.96, 712.44 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.96, 712.44 and 258.48 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.96 : 712.44 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.96/712.44 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.96x = 712.44 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.96x = 184,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,151.49/474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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