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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 714.12 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 714.12 and 259.48 is: 389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 714.12 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/714.12 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 714.12 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 185,299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,299.86/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.42

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