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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.83, 714.54 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.83, 714.54 and 259.56 is: 389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.83 : 714.54 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.83/714.54 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.83x = 714.54 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.83x = 185,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,466.00/475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.77

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