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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.54, 714.91 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.54, 714.91 and 260.07 is: 390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.54 : 714.91 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.54/714.91 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.54x = 714.91 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.54x = 185,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,926.64/476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.16

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