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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.37, 714.35 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.37, 714.35 and 259.70 is: 389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.37 : 714.35 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.37/714.35 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.37x = 714.35 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.37x = 185,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,513.77/476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.43

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