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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.65, 712.82 and 259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.65, 712.82 and 259.41 is: 388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.65 : 712.82 = 259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.65/712.82 = 259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.65x = 712.82 × 259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.65x = 184,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,911.34/475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.76

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