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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 712.72 and 258.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 712.72 and 258.47 is: 387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 712.72 = 258.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/712.72 = 258.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 712.72 × 258.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 184,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,214.72/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.79

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