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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.96, 714.55 and 259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.96, 714.55 and 259.69 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.96 : 714.55 = 259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.96/714.55 = 259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.96x = 714.55 × 259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.96x = 185,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,561.49/475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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