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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 713.76 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 713.76 and 259.48 is: 389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 713.76 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/713.76 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 713.76 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 185,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,206.44/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.22

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