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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.85, 713.78 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.85, 713.78 and 260.79 is: 391.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.85 : 713.78 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.85/713.78 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.85x = 713.78 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.85x = 186,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,145.38/475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.19

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