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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.53, 714.96 and 256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.53, 714.96 and 256.93 is: 385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.53 : 714.96 = 256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.53/714.96 = 256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.53x = 714.96 × 256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.53x = 183,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,692.89/476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.48

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