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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.32, 714.48 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.32, 714.48 and 259.60 is: 389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.32 : 714.48 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.32/714.48 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.32x = 714.48 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.32x = 185,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,479.01/476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.40

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