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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 713.80 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 713.80 and 259.68 is: 389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 713.80 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/713.80 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 713.80 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 185,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,359.58/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.25

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