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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.70, 712.14 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.70, 712.14 and 258.62 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.70 : 712.14 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.70/712.14 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.70x = 712.14 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.70x = 184,173.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,173.65/475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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